Moving to Vanuatu from Monaco

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Monaco to Vanuatu — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Monaco to Vanuatu.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Monaco to Vanuatu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
VU
12.5

Monaco performs better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MC
$9,797
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

MC
88.9
VU
1.6

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MC
59.0
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MC
86.0%
VU
66.0%

Monaco performs better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MC
2.0%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MC
$115,700
VU
$3,000

Monaco performs better than Vanuatu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MC
89.5 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MC
1.8
VU
14.3

Monaco generally does better on family life, though Vanuatu leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Monaco and Vanuatu. To live, work, or study long-term in Vanuatu, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vanuatu's immigration authority.

Monaco passport

Monaco passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
Monaco passport holders can enter Vanuatu without a visa.
Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Monaco

Visa Required
Vanuatu passport holders need a visa to enter Monaco.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Vanuatu?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Vanuatu has 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Vanuatu safe for expats?

Monaco performs better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Monaco.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Monaco?

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Vanuatu, compared to 88.9 in Monaco. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Monaco: 86).

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Monaco, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

MC VU
Population 31,400 308,043
Currency Euro (€) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages French Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +377 +678
Time zones 1 1